What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


Why did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?
In whose name should everything be done?
What example of obedience has Christ set for us?
How much was included in the gift of Christ for the salvation of man?
How long did he continue this work there?
What may be said of the developments in the line of scientific inventions since 1798?
What was to be the character of the last three trumpets?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle